Instant Genius
Whether you’re curious about getting healthy, the Big Bang or the science of cooking, find out everything you need to know with Instant Genius. The team behind BBC Science Focus Magazine talk to world-leading experts to bring you two bite-sized masterclasses on a new subject each week.
New episodes are released every Monday and Friday and you can subscribe to Instant Genius on Apple Podcasts to access all new episodes ad-free and all old episodes of Instant Genius Extra.
Watch full episodes of Instant Genius on BBC Science Focus Magazine's YouTube channel.
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The biggest unsolved mysteries of the quantum r...
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How birds’ bizarre mating rituals have played a...
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Food Science: How eating chocolate boosts your ...
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Why OCD is a serious, debilitating mental condi...
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How truth and honesty are key to tackling the c...
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How to combat uncertainty in a post-truth world
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How AI is helping us to understand how our brai...
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